Board member reports CDL cooperative facing fiscal challenges; tuition to rise in FY26
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Summary
A board member reported that the cooperative referred to as CDL has identified financial concerns and will raise tuition and operations contributions for FY26; the cooperative will seek a permanent superintendent and CSBO next year.
During board comments on June 23, a board member reported that the cooperative known as CDL has identified significant financial concerns and expects changes in member-district billing for FY26.
The board member said CDL will continue with interim co-superintendents and interim co-business officers for the 2025–26 school year and will begin searches for permanent roles in the coming months. The FY26 budget for the cooperative includes a 17% increase in tuition costs to member districts, a 9% increase in operations and maintenance contributions, and a 4.4% decrease in major medical insurance costs, the board member reported. The cooperative will continue reviewing long-term fiscal practices and may recommend changes to the joint articles of agreement.
The report was informational; no board action was taken by CHSD 128 on the cooperative’s finances during the June 23 meeting.